First Pitch: 1:05 PM PT
Venue: Oracle Park — San Francisco, California
Surface: Natural grass
Weather & Park Conditions
Forecast:
- Temp: 61°F
- Wind: WNW 14–18 mph (blowing strongly out toward right‑center)
- Humidity: 72%
- Precipitation: 0%
Impact: Oracle Park is pitcher‑friendly, but strong winds blowing out can boost extra‑base hits to right‑center. Left‑handed pull hitters and right‑handed opposite‑field hitters get a modest power bump. Outfield defense becomes more challenging.
Injury Report
Chicago White Sox
- Luis Robert Jr. — active (hamstring tightness, expected to play)
- Eloy Jiménez — OUT (quad strain)
- Yoán Moncada — OUT (back)
- Garrett Crochet — OUT (shoulder fatigue)
- Michael Kopech — OUT (elbow)
San Francisco Giants
- Jorge Soler — OUT (wrist)
- Patrick Bailey — active (concussion protocol cleared)
- Kyle Harrison — OUT (forearm)
- Alex Cobb — OUT (hip)
- LaMonte Wade Jr. — active (hamstring, probable)
Team Records & Recent Form
Chicago White Sox (26–25)
- Last 10: 6–4
- Run Diff: +9
- Road Record: 12–13
- Trend: Pitching stabilizing; offense inconsistent but explosive when Robert/Sheets heat up.
San Francisco Giants (21–31)
- Last 10: 3–7
- Run Diff: -47
- Home Record: 11–15
- Trend: Rotation struggling; offense missing Soler’s power; bullpen overworked.
Starting Pitching Matchup
Drew Schultz — White Sox (RHP)
- 2026: 3.68 ERA | 1.22 WHIP | 52 K / 14 BB
- Last 3 starts: 17.0 IP, 6 ER, 19 K
- Profile: 95 mph fastball, sharp slider, improving changeup
- Matchup notes:
- Giants rank 26th vs RHP (.226 AVG).
- Schultz’s slider is a major weapon vs SF’s high‑K lineup.
- Oracle Park suppresses HRs, helping Schultz’s fly‑ball tendencies.
Robbie Ray — Giants (LHP)
- 2026: 4.54 ERA | 1.34 WHIP | 61 K / 20 BB
- Last 3 starts: 15.1 IP, 11 ER
- Profile: Four‑seam/slider lefty with command volatility
- Matchup notes:
- White Sox rank top‑10 vs LHP.
- Ray has allowed a .278 AVG to RHB this season.
- Chicago’s right‑handed core (Vaughn, Robert, Andrus) profiles well.
Pitching Edge: White Sox (moderate)
Key Player Matchups
White Sox Hitters vs Ray
- Luis Robert Jr.: .302 vs LHP, elite vs sliders
- Andrew Vaughn: .288 vs LHP, strong low‑ball hitter
- Gavin Sheets: .265 vs LHP but power plays well with wind
- Paul DeJong: .240 vs LHP with HR upside
Advantage: Chicago
Giants Hitters vs Schultz
- Michael Conforto: .275 vs RHP, best SF matchup
- LaMonte Wade Jr.: .281 OBP vs RHP, strong plate discipline
- Matt Chapman: power threat but high K% vs sliders
- Patrick Bailey: contact bat but limited power
Advantage: Schultz
Series History
- 2025 season: Giants won season series 4–2
- At Oracle Park: Giants have won 6 of last 9
- Trend: Low‑scoring games dominate this matchup in San Francisco.
Betting Trends
Chicago White Sox
- 7–3 in last 10 games
- 5–1 in last 6 vs losing teams
- Under is 6–2 in last 8 road games
San Francisco Giants
- 3–10 in last 13 overall
- 2–7 in Ray’s last 9 starts
- Under is 5–1 in last 6 at Oracle Park
Game Odds
Chicago White Sox 8
San Francisco Giants – 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 23, 2026
